May it please the court…

What pleases the court? Well-drafted, logical pleadings? An interesting case with unique legal issues? Settling a case set for trial on a Friday afternoon? Yes, all of those can make a judge happy.But if you really want to see a happy judge, step up as a pro bono attorney representing a low-income client.Ask any circuit judge, most of whom face self-represented litigants daily. According …

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